Je me prépare à partir pour Cuba (Holguin) début février et je constate que tous les médicaments qu'on peut prendre contre la Turista sont contre-indiqués pendant la grossesse. J'ai vérifié pour Imodium (lopéradime) et l'antibio prescrit habituellement en cas de pépin (ciprofloxacine) et non plus.
Pour l'hépatite A, même chose. Pas spécialement recommandé de reçevoir le vaccin pendant la grossesse. Les risques sont inconnus donc, on s'abstient sauf si les risques de contagions sont plus grands que ceux "inconnus" du vaccin.
Mais est-ce si risqué de passer 1 semaine dans un hôtel 4 étoiles à Cuba ? Parce qu'enceinte, on a surtout pas envie de se rendre malade.
Bonjour,
a ma connaissance, rare sont les cas de ''grosse'' tourista a cuba. il sagit juste detre un peu plus vigilente. boire de l'eau en bouteille, manger des viandes bien cuite, ne pas manger la pelure des fruis(de toute façon la plus part de celle-ci ne ce mange pas!), s'assurer que la glace est fait d'eau en bouteille, et faire attention a l'exposition au soleil, car les trop grandes expositions sont aussi en ligne de cause pour la tourista. une fois il m'est arriver de pogné une tourista et javais oubliée demporter des médicaments avec moi et la dame des relation de l'hotel ma ''prescrit'' de manger du riz et du poulet et déviter les fruit et les légumes. avec se ''régime''j'étais remise sur pied apres meme pas 2 jours. alorsjespere t'avoir aider un tout petit peu, et je te souhaite une bonne semaine de vacance.
Pour les médicament il vous faut demander l'avis de votre sage-femme. En effet tous les médicaments sont indiqué contre indiqué sur les notices.Les professionnels de santé seront compétents pour vous répondre.
Bonjour,
Ne t'inquiète pas, tu ne mourras pas :)
Cuba est civilisé, ils ont l'électricité, et même le téléphone, voire le net dans les grandes villes. C'est un pays moderne!
Je suis partie seule 10 jours et n'ai eu besoin d'aucun médicament, aucun vaccin, et je n'ai rien craint!
Le seul inconvénient que tu pourras trouver : le soleil et l'avion peut-être (si tu es enceinte de plus de 7 mois)
A part ça, je ne vois pas ce que tu peux craindre.
Comme dans tout voyage, éviter l'eau du robinet, fruits et légumes non pelés, et tu ne rencontreras aucun problème
Moi je te dirais que tu peux aller n'importe où à Cuba sans crainte. Beaucoup de gens confondent la tourista et la diharée. Comme l'eau est potable partout à Cuba, les risques d'une vrai tourista (fièvre, crampe, bouffée de chaleur, diharée etc...) sont très très mince.
Aussitôt que les gens vont un peu plus souvent à la toilette et que c'est plus mou qu'habituellement, ils disent qu'ils ont attrapé la tourista. Mais ce n'est pas une tourista, c'est seulement de la diharée suite aux changements dans l'alimentation (manger plus de fruits qu'à la maison, boire plus de bière etc...).
Donc si tu consommes avec modération ce que tu ne consommes pas à la maison, il n'y a aucun risque. Mais si tu te gaves de fruits que tu n'es pas habitué de manger, là tu risques d'avoir plus de diharée, sans que ça soit une vrai tourista.
Pour l'eau, tu peux bien boire seulement de l'eau en bouteille si tu veux, mais l'eau de Cuba est potable et ne rend pas malade. Je bois de l'eau partout à Cuba (chez les cubains, dans ma chambre d'hôtel etc...) et jamais ça m'a rendu malade. Et je n'hésiterais pas d'en boire en étant enceite.
Bonjour à toi!
Je suis allée à Cuba l'année dernière pendant deux semaines à Varadero....j'étais enceinte de 5 mois et je peux te dire que tout s'est bien déroulé. L'eau est bonne, tu dois seulement faire attention aux drinks...j'avais dit au serveur que j'étais enceinte et il est revenu en me disant qu'il avait mis quelques gouttes d'alcool ....quand mon chum a goûter au verre, c'était plus que quelques gouttes..😠 Mais c'est vraiment la seule chose que je retiens de négatif. Si tu commandes devant le bar, tu es certaine de bien voir ce qu'ils te servent alors il n'y a pas de problème . C'Est certain qu'enceinte tu ne peux rien prendre comme médication...la seule chose que je pourrais te dire c'est le Lait de Magnésie contre l'indigestion, les dérangements intestinaux. C'est vendu en pharmacie tu peux le demander au comptoir pharmaceuthique...Mais enfin, je n'ai jamais eu besoin d'en prendre. Je suis allée 4 fois à Cuba...tu peux partir sans crainte!
allo
Part sans crainte mais fait attention à la crême glacée puisqu'elle est super bonne on en mange beucoup et elle n'est pas pasteurisée, là bas donc c'est elle qui nous donne le va vite.profite de ton voyage car l'an prochaine il aura un petit bagage de plus dans ta valise. bye bye
voyager en famille c'est aussi super
Merci micisa pour le conseil sur la crème glacée !
En même temps, ça m'évitera de prendre trop de poids pendant ma semaine. 😛 Et pour le "petit bagage" de plus, je m'y connais déjà pas si mal puisque ce sera mon 4ème "petit bagage". Ça va faire beaucoup de valises l'an prochain ! 😮
Permets-moi deux autres petits conseils:
1) Manger du yaourt pour équilibrer la flore intestinale
2) nN pas boire de jus d'ananas ou manger des tranches d'ananas frais, assez acides et souvent mal digérés à cause de la chaleur.
Bonnes vacances
Marianne
Justement, concernant le yaourt (nous on dit yogourt mais c'est la même chose ! 😛)...
Une amie m'a conseillé de prendre des capsules de yogourt et de charbon pendant les 2 semaines avant mon départ. Avec ces petites capsules miracles, elle s'est toujours sauvé des désagréments intestinaux, et ce peu importe la destination.
La pharmacienne m'a alors conseillé encore meilleur: les capsules de probiotiques. Une le matin avant de manger et une au coucher. C'est sans risque pour les femmes enceintes et tant qu'à ne rien prendre, aussi bien tenter le coup. 😎
Tu peux manger un ou deux yougourt par jour un mois avant le départ, ça va faire la même chose que de prendre des capsules de yougourt. C'est ce que je faisais avant, mais maintenant j'ai arrêté ça et je n'ai vu aucune différence lors de mes voyages à Cuba.
Une amie m'avait recommandé des pilules de yougourt avant d'aller en voyage. J'en ai donc parlé aux pharmacien puisque j'en trouvais pas à la pharmacie. Le pharmacien m'a dit que les pilules de yougourt ou prendre un yougourt par jour ça revient au même. Il m'a expliqué que dans les yougourts (ou pilules de yougourt) contient beaucoup de bactéries, donc en avalant ces bactéries avant un voyage, ça l'habitue notre corps aux bactéries ou quelques choses du genre. Donc on est supposément moins incommodés par les bactéries rencontrés en voyage vu qu'on les a probablement déjà avalés en mangeant le yougourt.
Je ne sais pas exactement si le yougourt a la propriété de prévenir la diharée, mais je sais que quand on a la diharée ici, le yougourt est le seul produit laitier qu'on peut consommer. Personnellement j'ai arrêté de manger un yougourt par jour durant un mois avant mes voyages parce que ça me rendait constipé!!! Donc, il doit bien y avoir un lien quelconque entre la prévention de la diharée ou la constipation et la consommation de yougourt. Mais comme je ne suis pas médecin, je ne peux pas t'affirmer ça, c'est seulement un hypothèse. Ce que je sais du yougourt, c'est que ça te bourre de bactéries que tu pourrais rencontrés en voyage et ça l'habitue ton corps aux bactéries.
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
